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United States v. Ramirez-Trevino

Citation: 354 F. App'x 179Docket: No. 09-40238

Court: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; November 18, 2009; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Federal Public Defender for Francisco Javier Ramirez-Trevino has sought permission to withdraw from representation and submitted an Anders brief, indicating no viable grounds for appeal. Ramirez-Trevino did not respond to this motion. Upon reviewing the record and the brief, the court found no nonfrivolous issues warranting an appeal. Consequently, the court granted the counsel's motion to withdraw, excusing them from further duties, and dismissed the appeal. The opinion is not published and does not serve as precedent except in specific circumstances outlined in the relevant court rules.

Legal Issues Addressed

Anders Brief Submission

Application: The Federal Public Defender submitted an Anders brief, indicating that there are no viable grounds for appeal.

Reasoning: The Federal Public Defender for Francisco Javier Ramirez-Trevino has sought permission to withdraw from representation and submitted an Anders brief, indicating no viable grounds for appeal.

Court's Review of Appeal Viability

Application: The court reviewed the record and the brief and found no nonfrivolous issues that would warrant an appeal.

Reasoning: Upon reviewing the record and the brief, the court found no nonfrivolous issues warranting an appeal.

Defendant's Response to Counsel's Withdrawal

Application: Ramirez-Trevino did not respond to the motion to withdraw submitted by his counsel.

Reasoning: Ramirez-Trevino did not respond to this motion.

Permission for Counsel Withdrawal

Application: The court granted the Federal Public Defender's motion to withdraw, relieving them from further duties.

Reasoning: Consequently, the court granted the counsel's motion to withdraw, excusing them from further duties, and dismissed the appeal.

Precedential Value of Unpublished Opinions

Application: The opinion is not published and does not serve as precedent, except in specific circumstances outlined in the relevant court rules.

Reasoning: The opinion is not published and does not serve as precedent except in specific circumstances outlined in the relevant court rules.